Yu-Gi-Oh!: This isn't a duel!

Two piercing mechanical roars shattered the darkness of the night.

Behind You Yang, space distorted once again.

A mechanical vulture, equipped with a massive purple beam cannon on its back and wings as sharp as withered bones, descended with an overwhelming sense of oppression.

Beside it, the electronic ghost that had just been banished—the Blurry Shrike—stubbornly reformed itself once again, emitting a low, provocative hum.

【Rapid Raptor - Hanasaki Vulture】【★4】

[Dark/Bird Beast Race] [Attack: 300 / Defense: 1900]

【Rapid Raptor - Blurry Shrike】【★4】

[Dark/Bird Beast Race] [Attack: 1100 / Defense: 1900]

"They can even get special admissions? They're incredibly tenacious, like cockroaches!"

Upon seeing that You Yang had instantly filled the entire area again, Yueyong Rion's eyebrows furrowed, and an inexplicable anger rose in her heart.

Since she has decided to shut down the opponent, she will never allow any Special Summoned Monster to survive on the field!

"No matter how many times you come, the result will be the same!"

"The effect of 【Lyrical Robin - Chorus Little Glass】—Activated again!!"

"Remove one Xyz Material! Bounce your [Rapid Raptor - Blur Shrike] back to your hand!!"

"Disappear!!"

Rion Tsukuyomi almost shouted it out.

In the air, the Little Glass Chorus let out another high-pitched cry, and the second material light sphere exploded, transforming into an even stronger sonic storm that slammed into the unfortunate, blurry shrike.

"boom!"

Without any suspense, the blurry shrike, which had just appeared and hadn't even settled down, once again turned into a stream of light and was mercilessly bounced back into You Yang's hand like a yo-yo.

【Lyrical Ballad - Chorus of Little Glass】

Attack power: 1500 → 1000

"Phew... Now you should have used up all your special recruitment points, right?"

Having delivered two consecutive rejections, Tsukuyomi Rion was slightly out of breath, her gaze fixed intently on Yu Yang.

Although it consumed two materials, it was worth it as long as it could disrupt the opponent's development chain.

After all, once she waits for the next round, she can easily crush her opponent with her vast resources.

However, she didn't notice that You Yang, sitting opposite her, was looking at the [Rapid Raptor - Blurry Shrike] card in his hand, which was bobbing back and forth, with a deep smile on his lips.

He casually slipped the card back into his hand, the movement effortless and relaxed.

"They got shot again?"

"This is really a headache!"

Chapter 257 The Effect of Interruption! Upgraded Magic - Revolutionary Power!

For You Yang, whether the monster named [Rapid Raptor - Blur Shrike] could actually stay on the field was never the point.

More importantly, it is like a tireless ghost, constantly eroding the opponent's resources with each appearance, and gradually shattering Tsukuyomi Rion's originally unbreakable psychological defenses.

You Yang slightly raised his head, his gaze piercing through the flickering holographic projections in the front row, precisely locking onto the most troublesome threat—

At this moment, only two golden material orbs remained surrounding the [Lyrical Robin - Chorus Little Glass] which was suspended in mid-air.

This means that she can use that annoying card-splashing ability twice more.

The true tough nut to crack is the [Giant Bird of the Valley of Mist], perched at the highest point, its eyes blazing with lightning and possessing three colors of light.

"The bait has been laid, and the prey should be biting the hook soon."

You Yang's eyes narrowed, and his fingers once again pulled out the card that had already been played three times, the movement as casual as if he were performing a boring rehearsal:

"Then—the specter of rebellion, gathers for the third time!"

"I activate the effect of my [Rapid Raptor - Blur Shrike]!"

"As long as you control a 'Raid Raptor' monster other than the same name, you can Special Summon this card from your hand!"

"Come forth! [Rapid Raptor - Blurry Shrike]!!"

"Zizzizi-!!"

The familiar crackling of electrical interference rang out once more. A ripple of sickening noise spread through the air, and the black mechanical raptor, riddled with severe signal noise, stubbornly materialized for the third time on Youyang's field. It flapped its unstable electronic wings, emitting a low, mocking groan.

【Rapid Raptor - Blurry Shrike】【★4】

[Dark/Bird/Beast Race/Effect] [Attack: 500 / Defense: 1500]

"Damn it... Doesn't this guy have any other tricks up his sleeve?!"

Seeing this, Tsukuyomi Rion clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into the soft flesh of her palms, and her already pale face turned somewhat unsightly.

She hesitated.

Should we activate the effect of [Lyrical Robin - Chorus Little Glass] again to bounce this annoying monster back like a fly?

Even if it bounces away, the [Rapid Raptor - Hanasaki Vulture] will still remain on the field. If he has other Level 4 monsters in his hand, he can still stack Xyz.

But if I don't play...

You Yang's persistent and repeated summoning of this monster must be hiding some ulterior tactical intentions.

Is it safe to leave this monster on the field, or will it become the last straw that breaks the camel's back?

"He's manipulating me... he's forcing me to surrender..."

Rion Tsukuyomi's breathing became rapid, and cold sweat slid down her cheeks. This fear of not knowing the enemy was even more agonizing than facing a powerful monster with high attack power.

You Yang didn't urge him, but just stood there quietly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

That look in his eyes seemed to say: To play or not to play? The choice is yours.

After meeting those deep, calm black eyes for a second, Tsukuyomi Rion's heartstrings finally snapped.

"Whatever you're plotting... I won't let you succeed!"

She waved her hand abruptly, her voice tinged with hysteria:

"I'm activating the effect of [Lyrical Robin - Chorus Little Glass] again!"

"Remove one of her Xyz Material! Get your [Rapid Raptor - Blur Shrike] back to your hand!!"

"Om-!"

In the sky, the chorus of Little Glass let out a long, helpless cry.

The second-to-last material orb beside her exploded, transforming into a powerful cyan sound wave that blasted the blurry shrike into data fragments for the third time.

As the golden light dissipated, only one star remained of the starlight surrounding Xiao Liuli, spinning weakly and alone in the storm.

"So you chose to leave? A cautious decision."

As the cards in his hand returned for the third time, You Yang's expression remained unchanged, as if it were all part of the script.

"Then, the cleaning work continues."

Without pausing, You Yang drew another card from his hand and slammed it into the back slot of the Duel Disk with a resolute air:

"I activate the Continuous Spell Card from my hand—[Rapid Raptor - Bird's Nest]!"

"Boom—Crack!"

A blinding beam of searchlight instantly pierced the dimly lit containment room, descending upon You Yang like a watchtower in a prison.

Immediately afterwards, countless complex metal pipes and mechanical supports rose from the ground, quickly forming a mechanical nest full of heavy metal style.

"I activate the effect of [Rapid Assault on the Bird's Nest]!"

"This effect can only be activated if you control two or more 'Raid Raptor' monsters."

"Add 1 'Raid Raptor' monster from your Deck or Graveyard to your hand."

"I've chosen to add [Rapid Raptor - Slaughter Shrike] to my hand from my deck!"

"Search? Don't even think about it!!"

Upon hearing the word "search," Tsukuyomi Rion's nerves instantly tensed to the extreme.

She knew very well that when resources had been exchanged to this extent, a precise search often meant the beginning of a comeback.

We absolutely cannot let him get that card!

Almost instinctively, she pointed to the golden divine figure perched at the highest point:

"At this very moment! The effect of [Giant Bird of the Valley of Mist] activates!!"

"When the effects of a Spell/Trap/Monster are activated, you can target 1 'Valley of Mist' card on your field; this effect can be activated."

"That 'Valley of Mist' card returns to its owner's hand, that activation—negate and destroy!!"

"The majesty of the divine bird must not be desecrated!"

"I target the [Giant Bird of the Valley] on the field—return it to my hand!"

"Smash that magic card!!"

“唳————!!”

With a deafening, thunderous cry, the colossal golden bird that blotted out the sky suddenly flapped its wings.

Its massive body transformed into a golden thunderstorm, crashing straight into the mechanical bird's nest behind You Yang.

"Boom!!"

The moment the two collided, a violent energy shockwave erupted. The newly constructed mechanical bird's nest collapsed instantly under the divine bird's thunderous strike, turning into countless scrap metal pieces and sparks that dissipated.

The giant bird that had completed the interception transformed into countless golden feathers, disappeared from the field, and returned to Tsukuyomi Rion's hand.

Although she successfully invalidated Yu Yang's search, Tsukuyomi Rion felt a strong sense of unease as she looked at the large empty area on her field.

The giant bird has left the field.

The guardian spirit that possessed "All-Powerful Health" has departed.